Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says GovtIndia is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fue...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
US Navy starts Hormuz blockade: This 9,000-tonne destroyer with Tomahawk has been deployed to stop the sea traffic, check featuresArleigh Burke-class destroyers, the backbone of the US Navy, are highly versatile warships central to maritime deployments. With advanced A...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
West Asia Inter-Ministerial Briefing: Govt details on LPG supply, PNG expansion, safe return of Indians & shipping operationsIndia’s government has reassured citizens about fuel supplies and safety. Petrol, diesel and LPG availability remains stable nationwide. Ef...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
In-flight passengers can access WiFi services only when allowed, say new rulesThe Indian government announced that in-flight WiFi will only be accessible to passengers when electronic device usage is permitted above 3...
04 Nov, 2024, 08.44 PM IST
India, ASEAN upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnershipIndia and the ASEAN decided to advance maritime cooperation, including in maritime security, countering piracy and armed robbery of ships, ...
12 Nov, 2022, 10.56 PM IST
Tata's Nelco working on new tariff plans for in-flight connectivity"Tariff will vary from one carrier to another in terms of how they want to start the service in the country," Nelco managing director PJ Na...
15 Oct, 2021, 11.56 PM IST
Tata's Nelco, Panasonic launch IFC services, Vistara signs upIn September 2019, Nelco has forayed into maritime communication services, after receiving an In-flight and Maritime Communication (IFMC) l...
19 Feb, 2020, 12.39 PM IST
Vistara partners with Nelco for inflight data services; likely to launch shortly: Telecom Secretary“Vistara has tied up with Nelco and they have taken transponder space from ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)...they had come to us ...
27 Dec, 2019, 06.03 PM IST
Nelco hopes to roll out in-flight data connectivity services by JanuaryThe company had earlier this year obtained a licence from the Department of Telecommunications for providing in-flight and maritime connect...
28 Nov, 2019, 01.55 PM IST
Reliance Jio applies for in-flight connectivity licence to DoT: SourcesMost recently, the DoT issued a 10-year licence to Bharti Airtel subsidiary Indo Teleports Ltd to provide such services.
16 Apr, 2019, 01.07 PM IST
Bharti Airtel unit gets IFMC service licenceIndo Teleports sets up and operates hubs for TV broadcasters to beam their channels to satellites for transmission.
05 Apr, 2019, 10.13 AM IST
Airtel arm Indo Teleports to offer inflight connectivity servicesIndo Teleports sets up and operates hubs for TV broadcasters to beam their channels to satellites for transmission.
04 Apr, 2019, 12.39 PM IST
Bharti Airtel arm applies for in-flight connectivity licenceLast month, Hughes Communications India (HCIL) became the the first company to be granted the in-flight and maritime connectivity (IFMC) li...
14 Mar, 2019, 01.30 PM IST
Hughes Communications India gets flight and maritime connectivity licenceWith this, HCIL becomes the first company to be granted the Flight and Maritime Connectivity (FMC) licence in India.
28 Feb, 2019, 01.42 PM IST
DoT set to discuss in-flight, maritime mobile servicesThe government has so far received applications from only two companies Hughes India and Tata Telenet for in-flight and maritime connectivi...
01 Jan, 2019, 08.08 AM IST
Government notifies rules for in-flight, maritime mobile phone servicesThe services can be provided by a valid telecom licence holder in India through domestic and foreign sats.
16 Dec, 2018, 02.44 PM IST
Govt to allow data service initially under in-flight connectivityWhile phone use will still be restricted during takeoff and landing, the Telecom Commission has approved lifting the ban at cruising altitu...
19 Oct, 2018, 02.03 PM IST